| Crime Victim/Witness Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-160 |
Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals and families who are attempting to deal with their fears, their feelings of being violated and other negative aftereffects of being burglarized, robbed, assaulted or otherwise victimized. Also included are programs that provide counseling for people who have been traumatized by witnessing an act of violence. |
0 |
| Crime Victim/Witness Interviews |
FN-1300.1400 |
Patrol personnel, detectives and follow-up investigators who question witnesses to and/or victims of crimes with the goal of obtaining accurate and reliable accounts about matters under investigation which can stand the test of a trial. The information gathered in interviews is tested against available facts. Well prepared questions clear up misunderstandings and ambiguities; and strategic disclosure of evidence during the interview helps to separate false information from facts that can be verified. As the interview comes to an end, the interviewing officer generally explains what will happen next by giving the interviewee appropriate information about the next stages of the process, e.g., telling witnesses whether they should expect to attend or testify in court. |
0 |
| Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders |
FT-6940.1530 |
Programs that help crime victims and/or witnesses obtain a protective order from the court which restrains an individual being tried for a criminal offense from harassing, molesting, intimidating or retaliating against witnesses or victims of a wide variety of criminal acts. |
0 |
| Crime Victim/Witness Support Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1850.1700 |
City attorney's offices, crime victim/witness advocate programs and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide or assist in coordinating supportive services for victims of crimes which may include crisis counseling, medical treatment and services, shelter away from their homes, escort services, transportation, child care, financial assistance, protective services, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, assistance with forms to file for reimbursement of crime-related expenses or losses, and/or information and guidance concerning court appearances. |
0 |
| Crime Victims |
YX-1500 |
Individuals who have suffered injury or loss of property because of the illegal actions of another. |
0 |
| Crime Witness Support |
FN-2100 |
Programs that provide a variety of supportive services for people who have witnessed a crime which may include crisis counseling, shelter away from their homes, escort services, transportation, child care, financial assistance, protective services, information about the mechanics of court proceedings and/or advice and guidance concerning court appearances. Some programs focus specifically on child witnesses and help to prepare them for what they will experience in the courtroom. |
5 |
| Crime Witnesses |
YX-1550 |
Individuals who have been traumatized by having seen a crime or having to participate in the criminal justice process. |
0 |
| Criminal Background Check Fee Payment Assistance |
DF-7020.1500 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to help people pay for a copy of their criminal history record in situations where they cannot otherwise afford one. A criminal history record is the cumulative record of occasions on which an individual has been arrested by a local or state police agency and convicted in a court of law of a felony or serious misdemeanor. |
0 |
| Criminal Correctional System |
FF |
Programs that provide for the detention, confinement, rehabilitation and care of offenders who are inmates in correctional facilities or participants in alternative programs; and/or which are responsible for the supervision and support of ex-offenders upon release from a correctional facility. |
0 |
| Criminal Fine Collection Offices |
FJ-1715.1500 |
Offices that are responsible for collecting fines, fees or other monetary penalties that are assessed by the court in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases. These offices may also handle requests for fine deferments or installment plans. |
0 |
| Criminal History Records |
DF-7000.4590-100 |
Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the cumulative record of occasions on which an individual has been arrested by a local or state police agency and convicted in a court of law of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Information included in an individual's criminal history record generally includes details regarding the arrest, the charges filed, the sentence imposed, the fine imposed and related probation, parole and release information. Court records are usually considered public records and are available without the individual's consent unless they have been sealed, as in the case of a minor. Although there is variability from state to state regarding what can be released, to whom and for what reasons, arrest records are not generally considered public records and are only made available to people other than law enforcement officials or the persons to whom the records pertain by statute or court order. In "open record" states, criminal record information, including arrest record data, is available to anyone who asks. Also included are programs that are responsible for investigating and correcting errors in the criminal history records of individuals who have had contact with law enforcement, the courts, correctional institutions, the probation system or other parts of the criminal justice system. |
0 |
| Criminal Identity Theft Reporting |
FN-1700.3200-160 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams involving someone who has been cited or arrested for a crime using another person's name and identifying information with the result that a criminal record is created in his or her name. When this occurs, the victim of criminal identity theft may have problems with law enforcement or be unable to gain employment. |
0 |
| Criminal Justice Associations |
TN-1500 |
Organizations whose members are police officers, sheriffs, constables, marshals, probation officers, corrections workers, court-appointed special advocates, victim/witness advocates or other law enforcement professionals who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests; interacting with their peers; and participating in professional development activities such as law enforcement conferences, seminars and issues forums. |
0 |
| Criminal Justice and Legal Services |
F |
Programs that promote and preserve the conditions that enable community residents to live in a safe and peaceful environment through the enforcement of laws that protect life and property and the administration of justice according to the principles of law and equity. Included are crime prevention programs as well as programs that investigate and make arrests for criminal behavior; provide support for witnesses to and victims of crimes; and provide for the arraignment, prosecution and defense, judgment, sentencing, confinement and eventual release and resettlement of offenders. |
0 |
| Criminal Justice/Legal Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1850 |
Legal aid offices, city attorney's offices, police agencies, advocate programs and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration providing services for people who have been arrested and/or convicted of criminal offenses or are crime victims or witnesses and need legal assistance, advocacy or other supportive services. |
1 |
| Criminal Justice/Legal System Reform Groups |
TD-1600.1530 |
Organizations that advocate for changes in the criminal court system, the penal system and/or law enforcement that will allow these institutions to more effectively control crime and criminal offenders while protecting the rights of people accused of crimes, convicted of crimes or acquitted of crimes as well as those who are crime victims. |
0 |
| Criminal Law |
FT-1500 |
Programs that provide legal assistance (generally advice and representation in criminal investigations, plea negotiations, trials and appeals) for people who have been charged with an offense made criminal by federal or state laws or municipal or local ordinances and punishable by death, imprisonment, fines, restitution or other specified sanctions; individuals released on probation as an alternative to incarceration; or people who have been released on parole following a period of incarceration and remain in the legal custody of the correctional system which has the authority to suspend and revoke the parole of any parolee for violations of the law or parole rules. |
0 |
| Criminal Offender Rights Groups |
TD-1600.1530-140 |
Organizations that advocate for preservation of the rights of criminal suspects, defendants, offenders and inmates, particularly in the context of reforms such as harsher sentencing which are intended to reduce crime. Included are groups that seek to protect the guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure, the right to reasonable bail, the right to due process of law and the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment that are part the Bill of Rights; and those that advocate for specific issues such as protecting inmates from sexual assault or other injury, preserving their access to the courts and ensuring that they receive the treatment and care that is due them while they are in the legal custody of the state. |
0 |
| Criminal Record Expungement Assistance |
FT-2800.1500 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to submit a petition requesting that the court order the official and formal sealing or erasure of records related to a particular criminal case maintained by police agencies at all levels, the prosecuting attorney's office, the office of the clerk of the court and/or agencies that are part of the criminal correctional system. Most jurisdictions have laws that permit, even mandate, the sealing or expungement of juvenile records as well as statutes that relate to adult records and the conditions under which they may be cleared. |
0 |
| Criminal Record Expungement Petition Filing Offices |
FJ-1600.1650 |
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions requesting that the court order the official and formal sealing or erasure of records related a particular criminal case maintained by police agencies at all levels, the prosecuting attorney's office, the office of the clerk of the court and agencies that are part of the criminal correctional system. |
0 |
| Criminal State Trial Courts |
FC-8200.1550 |
State trial courts that handle infractions punishable by a fine; misdemeanor cases such as petty theft, prostitution, intoxication and vandalism punishable by a fine with a maximum level (usually $1000) and maximum amount of time in county jail (usually a year or less); and felony cases such as murder, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, robbery and rape that are punishable by a state prison term or, in states where capital punishment is legal, by death. In some states a distinction is made between municipal criminal courts which handle infractions, misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felony cases; and superior criminal courts which try felony cases and misdemeanor cases for which other provisions have not been made. The type of cases handled by criminal trial courts varies by state. |
0 |
| Criminal Suspects |
YP-1500 |
Individuals who are under investigation for a specific crime or series of crimes. |
0 |
| Criminal Temporary Protective Orders |
FT-6940.1900-150 |
Programs that help victims of domestic abuse obtain a protective order against an alleged domestic violence offender in situations where the offender has been arrested for harming the victim and, where relevant, the victim is willing to press charges. A criminal protective order (also known as a temporary protection order or TPO) prohibits the domestic violence defendant from contacting the victim, generally until and over the course of the trial and, in some cases, during the individual's probation or period of incarceration. If the charges are dropped or the case is dismissed, the criminal protective order is no longer in effect. Included are "stay away" orders which prohibit in-person contact with the protected party and "no contact" orders which prohibit communication by any means. |
0 |
| Criminal Victim/Informant Visas |
FT-3600.6250-140 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for permits which allow admission, on a temporary basis, of foreign investigators or witnesses who have information that may be crucial to the investigation of a crime, criminal organization or enterprise or a criminal prosecution for the purpose of submitting their evidence and/or providing testimony. Also included are programs that assist in filing petitions for victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and who have been, are being or are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Certain family members are permitted to accompany informants/victims whose visas have been approved. |
0 |
| Criminal and Civil Fine Collection Offices |
FJ-1715 |
Offices that are responsible for collecting fines that are assessed when an individual commits an act that constitutes a civil infraction and receives a citation or commits a misdemeanor or a felony and is ordered by the court to pay a fine, fee and/or other monetary penalties. These offices may also handle requests for fine deferments or installment plans. |
1 |
| Criminologists |
YO-8000.8000-070 |
Individuals who study crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals and the social institutions that have evolved to respond to crime. Research may focus on the theory of crime; the psychological and social bases of criminal behavior; social value systems and the theory of punishment; criminal law and criminal justice systems; penology; rehabilitation and recidivism; studies of specific types of crime; social attitudes and policy; and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy. |
0 |
| Criminology Research |
TR-8000.1500 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals and the social institutions that have evolved to respond to crime. Research may focus on the theory of crime; the psychological and social bases of criminal behavior; social value systems and the theory of punishment; criminal law and criminal justice systems; penology; rehabilitation and recidivism; studies of specific types of crime; social attitudes and policy; and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy. |
0 |
| Crisis Intervention |
RP-1500 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. The objective of crisis intervention is to defuse the critical nature of the situation, ensure the person's safety, and return the individual to a state of equilibrium in which he or she is capable of identifying and seeking solutions to the problem. |
4 |
| Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines |
RP-1500.1400 |
Programs that provide immediate access to support and advice for people who are in distress with the objective of defusing the emotional impact of the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next steps toward resolving the problem. Hotlines/helplines are generally staffed by trained volunteers who are available via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM). |
8 |
| Crisis Intervention Skills Development |
TP-6650.1600 |
Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training and support that help participants learn effective crisis intervention skills and techniques. Effective crisis intervention involves ethical principles which ensure that the individual's decisions and opinions are respected throughout the process and that no further harm is done. Participants learn what a crisis is and strategies to help defuse and stabilize the situation, how to help people in crisis regain a sense of control and move from an emotional state to a cognitive state where they can think and make decisions about their situation rationally. The four core principles of crisis intervention are acceptance, respect, empathy and hope. Crisis intervention skills development includes learning how use active listening techniques, assessing the person's situation, ensuring safety, providing emotional support, identifying resources that meet the client's assessed needs and follow-up to ensure that the person's needs were met. |
0 |
| Crisis Intervention Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1800.1500-100 |
Mental health hotlines, crisis lines or other crisis intervention programs that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to handle inquiries from people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. |
0 |
| Crisis Nurseries/Child Care |
BH-1800.1500-050 |
Programs that provide temporary shelter/residential care for infants and children who are at risk for or who have experienced child abuse or neglect in the home or whose families are experiencing an emergency that makes it untenable for the child to remain in the home. Care is generally provided by licensed family child care homes that are available on a 24-hour basis when needed. Some providers are able to accommodate children to age 12 or 14 and will consider older children on a case-by-case basis, while others limit their services to very young children, generally from birth to age five or six. |
0 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines |
RP-1500.1400-180 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for pregnant women who are hiding their pregnancies, considering abandonment or experiencing other pregnancy related issues. Included may be short-term emotional support, an opportunity to discuss alternatives, adoption referrals if wanted, information about Safe Haven programs and other resources. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
1 |
| Crisis Residential Treatment |
RP-1500.1500 |
Programs that provide a short-term residential alternative to inpatient hospitalization for adults and/or children who are experiencing a mental health crisis and require 24-hour support in a supervised environment to become stabilized, but do not exhibit medical complications that necessitate nursing care. |
0 |
| Crisis Shelter |
BH-1800.1500 |
Programs that provide a temporary place to stay for people who are unable to return to their own homes due to sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking or other problems. Also included are programs that provide motel vouchers for people who are in one of these situations. |
0 |
| Crisis Shelter Residents |
YM-1500 |
Individuals (some with children) who are currently staying in a temporary shelter for people who are unable to return to their own homes due to sexual assault, domestic violence or other problems. |
0 |
| Crisis Stabilization Units |
RP-1500.1550 |
Facilities that provide a very short-term residential alternative to emergency room care or inpatient hospitalization for individuals in need of urgent care related to a mental health crisis, substance use disorder, or both. Participants may be referred by first responders including law enforcement officers, paramedics, and fire department personnel; mobile response crisis teams, and district attorneys. These facilities typically offer a homelike, secure environment with fewer than 16 beds that is less restrictive than a hospital. |
2 |
| Critical Care Patients |
YF-6000.1550 |
Individuals with life-threatening illness or injuries who are receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU). |
0 |
| Critical Incident Stress Debriefing |
RP-8000.1500 |
Programs that help individuals (e.g., paramedics, police officers, disaster workers) who have been involved in emergency operations under conditions of extreme stress or people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as workplace or school violence recover from the traumatizing effects of the experience utilizing a therapeutic technique which enables them to process the event and put it behind them. A CISD enables workers and others to discuss what happened, their role in the event, the impact of the experience and skills for coping with the after effects. A CISD will generally alleviate the acute stress responses which sometimes appear at the scene or immediately thereafter and will at least inhibit delayed stress reactions which can appear days, weeks or even months later. |
0 |
| Critical Service Status Information |
TH-2600.1500 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information regarding the status of critical community services following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. |
0 |
| Critics |
YO-4950.1300-160 |
Individuals who write critical reviews of literary, musical, cinematic or artistic works and performances for broadcast and/or publication. They read books or attend art exhibitions, musical or dramatic performances or previews of motion picture or television presentations; analyze factors such as theme, expression and technique and make comparisons to other similar works and established standards; form critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience; and write reviews for publication in a newspaper, magazine or other similar medium or present the review orally in live or recorded form via radio or television. Also included are critics who visit restaurants, sample the food and write about their experience. |
0 |
| Croatian Community |
YH-1800.1520 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Croatia or who identify themselves as part of the Croatian community. Croatia is a country in southeast Europe. The official language is Croatian. |
0 |
| Crocheting Clubs |
PS-8200.6000-150 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in crocheting, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures by people with crocheting expertise; demonstrations of crocheting techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips, patterns and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some crocheting clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Crocheting Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-150 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in crocheting, a needlework technique which utilizes a hook to create an interlocking of looped stitches with a single thread of yarn or other material to construct a variety of garments and craft items. |
0 |
| Crohn's Disease |
YF-3000.2240 |
A regional inflammation of the ileum or the intestines. |
0 |
| Crop Disaster Financial Aid Programs |
BD-2600.0300-130 |
Programs that provide disaster assistance to farmers and others who suffer crop losses because of adverse weather conditions, insect infestations, plant diseases or other natural events; or who need financial assistance to perform emergency conservation measures to control wind erosion on farmlands, to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, or other natural disasters or to carry out emergency water conservation or water enhancing measures during periods of severe drought. |
4 |
| Crop Farmers |
YO-0200.8000-160 |
Individuals who own, manage or work on farms where grain, cotton and other fibers, fruit and/or vegetables are grown. Duties may include planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying and harvesting crops; and following the harvest, ensuring that the crops are properly packaged, stored or marketed. |
0 |
| Crop Farms/Orchards |
BD-2600.0100-150 |
Farms that cultivate and harvest oilseed, grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, sugarcane, hay and other feed, cotton and other fibers, and other crops primarily for food and fiber. Some establishments may sell their products directly to the public. |
0 |
| Crop Insurance |
BD-2600.0300-150 |
Programs that enable farmers to purchase insurance which protects them from financial loss due to the destruction of specified agricultural products as the result of rain, hail and other destructive natural forces. Also included are programs that protect grain and produce farmers who, through no fault of their own, are placed in financial risk because of the default of a wholesaler, storage facility or another part of the food production/distribution chain. Crop farmers may also be indemnified if their crops become contaminated with chemicals or toxic substances. Federal crop insurance does not cover losses that are the result of negligence or failure to observe good farming practices. Crop insurance is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as from other sources. |
0 |
| Crop Production Support |
BD-2600.0500-180 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support regarding the cultivation and harvesting of oilseed, grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, sugarcane, hay and other feed, and other crops for individuals who operate farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses or other agricultural establishments. |
0 |
| Croquet |
PL-7000.4350-200 |
Programs, often offered by local croquet clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy croquet, a lawn game in which participants move a wooden ball through a sequence of wire hoops with a mallet with the objective of reaching the end of the course first. The programs may sponsor or make arrangements for players to participate in croquet tournaments. |
0 |
| Croquet Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-135 |
Programs that pay for or provide mallets, wooden balls, wire hoops and other equipment that is needed to play croquet. |
0 |
| Cross Addiction |
YF-8000.1500 |
An occurrence sometimes seen in individuals recovering successfully from an alcohol or other drug use disorder who unexpectedly relapse and later trace the relapse back to a seemingly innocuous prescription issued by their physician for something unrelated such as sleep, pain, anxiety or an attention deficit disorder. Taking an addictive drug of another class may lead to a new addiction, but more than likely will lead back to the original substance of choice. Individuals with a cross addiction may also use seemingly innocent substances, such as over-the-counter sleep aids or prescription sedatives. Some even develop non-substance addictions to activities such as excessive shopping, gambling or sex. |
0 |
| Cross Border Health Care Information/Referrals |
LH-2600.1500 |
Programs that provide information about and/or connect people from other countries with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in the U.S. that are equipped to provide diagnostic and treatment services for international patients. Also included are programs in other countries that provide information and referral services for people in the U.S. who are seeking medical care in another country. An online search tool may be available to help prospective patients identify health care providers who can help. |
0 |
| Cross Country Ski Licenses |
DF-7000.1580 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize individuals to use ski trails in public parks. |
0 |
| Cross Country Skiing |
PL-7000.7800-150 |
Programs, often offered by local ski clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy skiing in areas that have a combination of rolling countryside, uphill portions and downhill portions. |
0 |
| Cross Dresser Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-130 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who, for any of a variety of reasons, wear gender atypical clothing or occasionally dress in clothing of the opposite sex. Cross dresser support groups are distinct from transgender support groups in that participants are generally comfortable with their birth sex and its societal roles. Groups may focus on heterosexual cross dressers or other subgroups, or may be structured for the parents, children, spouses or partners or significant others of cross dressers. The groups provide an opportunity for members to share their issues and concerns with other cross dressers in a safe, supportive environment. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options. |
0 |
| Cross Dressers |
YJ-1650 |
Individuals who, for any of a variety of reasons, wear gender atypical clothing or occasionally dress in clothing of the opposite gender. The term does not imply any particular sexual or gender identity. |
0 |
| Crossing Guards |
YO-6500.1650 |
Individuals who guide or control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at places such as street corners, schools, railroad crossings and construction sites. They may direct or escort pedestrians (especially school children) across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; activate railroad warning signal lights, lower crossing gates until trains pass and raise gates when crossings are clear; direct traffic movement or warn of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns and hand signals; operate drawbridges for railroads and highways to allow the passing of vessels; distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points; record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities; report unsafe behavior of children to school officials; and stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws. |
0 |
| Cruelty to Animals Investigation |
PD-7600.1500 |
Programs that investigate reports of cruelty to animals, intervene in these situations and, when warranted, remove animals who have been abused or neglected and initiate legal proceedings against abusive owners. |
0 |
| Cruises |
PL-8700.1600 |
Organizations that offer shipboard vacations during which people sail from port to port on a set itinerary over a specified number of days. Passengers may opt to participate in a wide array of shipboard activities between ports and may sign up for sightseeing, shopping and recreational excursions during their time in port. |
0 |
| Cryotherapy |
LR-6600.1500 |
Programs that utilize the therapeutic properties of cold to treat people who have illnesses or injuries. |
0 |
| Cryptocurrency Complaints |
DD-1500.2160 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve cryptocurrency complaints regarding digital currency platforms, mobile/digital wallets, and crypto-asset related credit or prepaid debit cards. Included are complaints regarding a platform’s customer service, account identity verification and access issues, frozen funds/assets, platform bankruptcies and outages, hidden costs or fees, issues withdrawing funds in U.S. dollars, and issues transferring assets between platforms. Unlike traditional currencies such as U.S. dollars held in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured banks, cryptocurrency is not backed by a government and there is limited legal recourse when a loss of cryptocurrency funds occurs. |
0 |
| Cryptocurrency Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-170 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website, or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams in which theft or unauthorized use of cryptocurrency funds occurs. Common scams involve hacking of accounts via phishing links and imposter websites, impersonation of crypto platform customer service or other financial/government institutions, romance scams, bogus investment schemes which may claim endorsements by celebrities, false offers of free crypto coins, fake crypto ATMs, and fraud involving nonreceipt of goods after payment. Recovering lost funds may be difficult due to the unregulated nature of cryptocurrency. Unlike credit cards and debit cards, cryptocurrency is not backed by a government and there is limited legal recourse to dispute a fraudulent transaction. Cryptocurrency payments and transfers can rarely be reversed. |
0 |
| Crystal Therapy |
LT-0500.1650 |
Programs that utilize quartz crystals, gemstones and other types of crystals and stones, each selected for specific characteristics or wavelength, for therapeutic and healing purposes. Like the human body, crystals have electromagnetic energy and they emit vibrations. They are placed over the areas to be treated (the site, the chakra or the meridian) and are thought to interact with the energy flow in and around the human body to promote better health. Included is electro crystal therapy in which crystals are stimulated with electromagnetic waves to enhance their vibrations while being used for treatment. |
0 |
| Cuban Community |
YH-1400.1500 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Cuba, a Spanish-speaking island nation within the Caribbean, or who identify themselves as part of the Cuban community. |
0 |
| Cuban Restaurants |
PL-1800.1450-150 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Cuba which features specialties such as black bean soup, caldo gallego (white bean soup with ham, potatoes and Spanish sausage), pollo frito (fried chicken), lechon asado (sliced marinated pork), ropa vieja (spiced beef strips with tomatoes and peppers), agiaco (spicy meat stew), shredded pork in a citrus and garlic sauce, masa de puerco fritas (fried marinated pork in garlic sauce), beef liver in vinegar sauce, beef tongue, plantains, boiled or fried yuca and a wide variety of seafood including shrimp, clams and mussels. Cuban meals tend to be very starchy and most dishes are served with black beans and rice. |
0 |
| Cued Speech Instruction |
LR-8000.0500-150 |
Programs that teach individuals with hearing impairments to communicate by utilizing a system that is designed to clarify lip reading by use of simple hand movements (cues) that are used simultaneously with speaking to help a person distinguish sounds that look the same on the lips, e.g., "p" and "b". The approach significantly enhances lip reading ability and has been used with people who may not be able to learn entirely through amplified hearing. |
0 |
| Cult Awareness Programs |
JR-8200.1600 |
Programs that provide general information about cults, the psychological manipulation techniques that are used to recruit, coerce and retain members and intervention strategies that are employed to free people from their influence; in-depth information including research studies about specific cults; alerts regarding current cult-related activities; advice to individuals regarding ways to avoid becoming involved in a cult; advice to institutions such as colleges and universities about ways to inhibit the impact of cults in their environment; and information about and referral to cult-related resources such as counseling and support groups for ex-cult members and/or their families, and others who may be interested in the issue. |
0 |
| Cult Membership |
YF-5000.1600 |
Members or ex-members of nontraditional organizations, often of a quasi-religious nature, which are characterized by an obsessive commitment to an ideal or principle or to an individual who personifies that ideal. |
0 |
| Cult Membership Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-165 |
Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who have joined a cult and need assistance to leave, and/or for their families. |
0 |
| Cult Related Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-150 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who are former members of an intense, closed group such as a cult and victims of psychological manipulation. Their families and friends may also be welcome. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and allow participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes and put their lives back together. |
0 |
| Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training |
PH-6200.1700 |
Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups and other types of training which focus on the knowledge and interpersonal skills that participants need in order to work and live comfortably and effectively with people of differing cultural backgrounds. Cultural awareness training typically helps participants clarify their own values and attitudes and understand how these condition their expectations of and reactions to others. Training which addresses cross-cultural competencies focuses on the similarities and differences between two (or more) cultures and helps participants understand the perspectives, customs, history, use of language and other aspects of the other culture in order to help prevent cultural differences from becoming barriers to communication and interaction. |
0 |
| Cultural Exchange Visitor Visas |
FT-3600.6250-160 |
Programs assist in filing petitions for permits which allow admission, on a temporary basis, of foreign athletes, artists, entertainers, and their immediate families for the purpose of giving a performance or participating in a sporting event. Also included are visas for individuals who are participating in international cultural exchange programs which share the history, culture and traditions of the exchange visitor's home country. |
0 |
| Cultural Heritage Groups |
TD-1600.1550 |
Organizations that work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally, regionally and nationally; and seek to encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population. |
14 |
| Cultural Heritage Programs |
TA-1550 |
Programs that support and celebrate the diversity of the community's social, artistic and intellectual inheritance. |
8 |
| Cultural Museums |
TA-5500.3000-150 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which foster an understanding of the material and intellectual culture, traditions and experiences of people from a diversity of cultures. Cultural museums may focus on Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Metis and other peoples native to North America; African Americans, Hispanic Americans and people from other countries who settled as immigrants; or ancient and modern representatives of other cultures as they lived and/or live in their own lands. Collections may include archival records, personal diaries, photographs, profiles of notable personages, tools, implements, furnishings, costumes, fine and folk art, musical instruments and other objects and memorabilia that help to interpret and understand the family, religious and political life of these groups and the contributions they made to the communities and times in which they lived. |
2 |
| Cultural Transition Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-167 |
Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals, often refugees or other immigrants, who are experiencing stress, confusion and other feelings which result from difficulty adjusting to the language, customs, values and other aspects of a culture that is different than their own. Counseling may be available in the individual's primary language. |
0 |
| Cultural Transition Facilitation |
PH-1450 |
Programs that help arriving refugees, immigrants and repatriated persons settle and make an adjustment to the traditions, values and lifestyles of their adopted country. |
5 |
| Cultural/Racial Issues |
YZ-1650 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of culture/multiculturalism, i.e., that relate to the distinctive racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic and/or cultural origins or backgrounds which groups of people have in common and that sometimes separate one group from another. |
0 |
| Curators |
YO-0300.5000-200 |
Individuals who administer the affairs of museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and historic sites. Curators direct the acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections including negotiating and authorizing the purchase, sale, exchange or loan of collections. They are also responsible for authenticating, evaluating and categorizing the specimens in a collection. Curators oversee and help conduct the institution's research projects and related educational programs. |
0 |
| Curb Box Maintenance |
TE-8935.9300-170 |
Programs that are responsible for repairing broken and damaged curb boxes (also known as "curb stops" or "stop boxes"), and ensuring their continued accessibility. Curb boxes are small pieces of metal located on or close to the property line, usually at a level that allows lawn mowers and cars to pass over it. The curb box links to the incoming water pipe and allows the water service to a building to be stopped should the need arise. Property owners must ensure that landscaping and construction activities do not cover the curb box. |
0 |
| Curfew Information |
TH-2100.1600 |
Programs that issue bulletins or otherwise inform the public of orders issued by local authorities during a declared emergency requiring residents to close their businesses and other places of assembly and withdraw from the streets by a particular hour. |
0 |
| Curling |
PL-7000.8900-140 |
Programs, often available through local curling clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy curling, a game in which two teams of four players slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle. Members of a team use brooms to sweep the surface of the ice in the path of the stone to control its speed and direction. Curling clubs are often organized into leagues and play one another in tournaments called bonspiels. |
0 |
| Curling Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-145 |
Programs that pay for or provide curling stones, curling brooms, shoes and other equipment and accessories that are needed for the sport of curling. |
0 |
| Cushing's Syndrome |
YF-3000.2280 |
A condition in which the adrenal cortex is abnormally active, producing physical and psychological difficulties. Symptoms include protein loss, excessive fat in the body, fatigue and weakness, osteoporosis, impotence, diabetes mellitus, skin discoloration and purplish striae on the skin. |
0 |
| Cushioning/Support Devices |
LH-5000.1570 |
Programs that pay for or provide products which support and cushion areas of the body such as the posterior, back, neck or head when sitting or lying down. |
0 |
| Custodial Parents |
YK-6500.1500 |
Individuals who have care and control of one or more minor children as the result of a court ruling following a divorce, separation or other legal proceeding. |
0 |
| Custodian Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.1700 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to work as janitors on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Customer Relationship Management Software Selection |
TP-3350.8000-100 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups plan for, select, install and develop procedures for maintaining and effectively use software that helps them provide enhanced customer service. Features may include a data centralization capability that allows users to retrieve all customer invoice histories, payment histories, quotes, sales orders, sales volume activity, inquiries, services, e-mails, and conversations that have taken place over the course of time; interactive control of all customer information; visual maps of customer locations; auto alert messages; predictive dialing/auto dialing; remote agent support; multiple blended campaigns; help desk applications; online surveys; appointment scheduling; follow-up date call backs; call histories; literature fulfillment; mass mailings; e-mail and fax delivery modes; system and agent monitoring; data import and export capabilities; customization and integration capabilities; and an order entry and tracking system. |
0 |
| Customer Satisfaction Surveys |
TP-6500.1800-150 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups plan and implement a survey process that allows them to measure customer or client satisfaction with their products and services, identify emerging or unmet needs, identify and prioritize needed changes and track the effectiveness of changes with the objective of maximizing customer retention, improving customer loyalty and better positioning themselves among prospective clients. Satisfaction surveys can also be used to allocate resources more efficiently, focus expansion efforts on areas in which the organization excels, gather input on new products and services, and predict which customers will stop using service and/or leave for competitors. Data collection methods include mail, telephone and Internet surveys, personal interviews, focus groups and secret shopping. |
0 |
| Customer Service Discrimination Assistance |
FT-1800.1600 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been treated unfairly or denied normal privileges by a commercial establishment or other facility that serves the public based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Included are establishments that serve food and drink (e.g., restaurants, bars), places of lodging (e.g., inns, hotels, motels); gathering places (e.g., auditoriums, convention centers, lecture halls); entertainment venues (e.g., theaters, concert halls, sports stadiums); sales or rental establishments (shopping centers, grocery stores, video rental outlets); service establishments (e.g., laundromats, dry cleaners, banks, barber shops, beauty shops, travel services, shoe repair services, funeral parlors, gas stations, offices of accountants or lawyers, insurance offices); public transportation terminals; depots or stations; recreation/exercise establishments (e.g., parks, zoos, amusement parks, gymnasiums, health spas, bowling alleys, golf courses); and social service centers (e.g., child care centers, senior centers, homeless shelters, food banks/pantries, adoption agencies). |
0 |
| Customer Service Representatives |
YO-1500.1650 |
Individuals who are responsible for ensuring that their company's customers (who may be individual consumers or other companies) receive an adequate level of service or help with their questions and concerns. They interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products or services and to handle and resolve complaints according to company guidelines offering possible solutions, or providing customers with refunds, exchanges or other offers such as discounts or coupons. Some customer service representatives help people decide what types of products or services would best suit their needs and may aid customers in completing purchases or transactions. Customer service representatives may also make changes or updates to a customer's profile or account information. They may keep records of transactions and update and maintain databases of information. |
0 |
| Customer/Client Relationship Management |
TP-5000.1700 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop strategies for maintaining ongoing contact with their current customers and/or clients to ensure that they remain loyal. Included may be identifying and marketing related products and services that current customers/clients may also be able to use; doing follow-up calls to assure satisfaction with a product/service following a sale; establishing regular communication with customers through a newsletter, free seminars or casual visits; ensuring that staff who interact with customers/clients have good customer relations skills; and retaining sales and support staff who have built positive working relationships with customers and clients. |
0 |
| Customized Training for Employees |
TB-0900.0650-150 |
Programs that provide training that is conducted at the request of an employer and tailored to meet the growth and expansion needs of a particular business. Customized training may be conducted by training agencies, community colleges or vocational schools; seeks to upgrade the skills of an existing labor force or group of new hires; and may address topics such as supervisory skills, organizational development, change theory and management, stress and time management and problem solving. |
0 |
| Customs Assistance |
BT-8750.1500 |
Organizations that provide information and assistance regarding the duty that people are required to pay on merchandise that has been brought into the country from abroad. |
0 |
| Customs Officials |
YO-6500.1700 |
Individuals who ensure that all imports and exports comply with laws and regulations of the United States. They are responsible for assessing and collecting customs duties, excise taxes, fees and penalties due on imported merchandise; interdicting and seizing contraband including narcotics and illegal drugs; processing persons, baggage, cargo and mail; enforcing laws intended to prevent illegal trade practices; enforcing import and export restrictions and prohibitions including the export of critical technology used to develop weapons of mass destruction and money laundering; and detecting and apprehending persons engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent customs and related laws. |
0 |
| Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma |
YF-3000.4850-150 |
A group of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (including mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, lymphomatoid papulosis, cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma, adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, lymphomatoid granulomatosis, granulomatous slack skin disease and pagetoid reticulosis) that affect the skin and which, in rare cases, may lead to systemic involvement. |
0 |
| Cyberbullying Prevention |
FN-1500.1740 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of cyberbullying, a form of harassment or stalking also known as "online bullying", that uses the Internet, cell phones or other devices to send or post text or images (particularly on social media sites) that are intended to hurt or embarrass another individual. Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors, a victim's personal information (e.g. real name, home address, or workplace/schools) or pejorative labels (hate speech) with the objective of damaging the victim's reputation and friendships. It may also include public actions such as repeated threats, sexual remarks or defamatory false accusations, ganging up on a victim by making the person the subject of ridicule in online forums, hacking into or vandalizing sites about a person, or posting false statements as fact that are aimed at discrediting or humiliating the targeted person. Cyberbullies may also use impersonation, creating fake accounts, comments or sites posing as their target for the purpose of publishing material in their name that defames, discredits or ridicules them. Many prevention programs are provided by schools systems and some jurisdictions may have laws that explicitly include electronic forms of communication within stalking or harassment laws. |
0 |
| Cyberbullying Reporting |
FN-1700.1525 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to anonymously report cases in which an individual has been victimized by cyberbullying, a form of harassment or stalking also known as "online bullying", that uses the Internet, cell phones or other devices to send or post text or images (particularly on social media sites) that are intended to hurt or embarrass another individual. Harmful bullying behavior can include posting rumors, threats, a victim's personal information (e.g. real name, home address, or workplace/schools) or pejorative labels (hate speech) with the objective of damaging the victim's reputation and friendships. It may also include public actions such as repeated threats, sexual remarks or defamatory false accusations, ganging up on a victim by making the person the subject of ridicule in online forums, hacking into or vandalizing sites about a person, or posting false statements as fact that are aimed at discrediting or humiliating the targeted person. Cyberbullies may use impersonation, creating fake accounts, comments or sites posing as their target for the purpose of publishing material in their name that defames, discredits or ridicules them. This can leave the cyberbully anonymous, which can make it difficult for them to be caught or punished for their behavior. |
0 |